Trump Says He’s Seeking a Running Mate Who Can Handle the Oval Office

In interviews over the weekend, the former president dropped hints about who he might pick as a running mate if he wins the GOP nomination.

Republican presidential front-runner and former President Donald Trump takes the stage during a campaign rally at the SNHU Arena in Manchester, N.H., on Jan. 20, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

With former President Donald Trump closing in on the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination, he’s looking for a running mate who can handle the big job if necessary.

In an interview with Newsmax published on Jan. 22, President Trump said the “biggest and most important quality” to consider would be how that running mate would do as president.